Ever since my first year of teaching in 2013, I became what you call a “conference junkie” or “PD addict”. Attending conferences for World Language Teachers simply brings me so much pleasure through inspiration (unless they happen to be during my Spring, Fall breaks, or interfere with my long weekends, yet I still may attend if I can). I have managed to grow and continue to engage my learners thanks to the many conferences I have attended over the years.
Attending conferences provides me with the opportunity to learn from different voices, challenge my thoughts, appreciate everyone’s perspectives. My favorite part is most definitely being able to hang out with my PFFs!!!
Conference Time, Money, and Decision Overwhelm
The object of this blog post is not to criticize any conferences. Regardless of how small, conferences take a great amount of work to be well executed. With so many professional development offers out there and a tight budget, selecting the right conference can be a daunting task. As a result, I have had several questions in my inbox requesting more information about different summer learning opportunities. Therefore, here is the breakdown to help you make more informed decisions according to your budget and what type of learning experience you might be seeking.
Conferences for World Language Teachers
CI Reboot 2022 Conference
Who is it for? World language teachers looking to be inspired, reboot, and recharge with everything comprehensible input teaching.
When is it? Monday, June 27th – Friday, July 1st
What is the format of this conference? The conference is a live, virtual conference with access to recordings if you can’t make it to the live sessions.
What is unique about this conference? This conference offers regular one-hour sessions + “sprint sessions” that are no more than 20 minutes. It also provides you with the opportunity to ask presenters questions in “The Wonder Room”.
What am I presenting at this conference?
I will be presenting three sessions at CI Reboot, and I could not be any more excited to spend some time with you live and virtually at this conference.
The names of my sessions at this conference are:
- Making Magic with Songs as Authentic Resources in the CI Classroom
- Sustainable Feedback in the CI Classroom
- Empower Language Learners with No Prep-Foldables
Conference in the Cloud
Who is it for? World language teachers who wish to enjoy quality PD from home on a wide variety of CI topics + virtual language labs.
When is it? Tuesday, July 5th – Saturday, July 9th, 2022
What is the format of this conference? This conference is an online conference with access to recordings.
What is unique about this conference? This conference offers a wide variety of sessions for all languages, teaching levels, as well as plenty of opportunities to observe many language labs in action with an invitation to debrief.
What am I presenting at this conference?
My friend Claudia Elliott and I will be co-teaching the Pre-AP Spanish language lab at Conference in the Cloud this July 5-8.
Ever wonder how you can teach upper levels with comprehensible input? Then, this is language lab you won’t want to miss!
IFLT 2022
Who is it for? World language teachers interested in taking their acquisition driven instruction (ADI) strategies to the next level regardless of where they are in their ADI journey.
When is it? Monday, July 11th – Friday, July 15th
What is the format of this conference? This will be an in-person conference at Saline, Michigan. You are also welcome to attend virtually and learn from the many dynamic online sessions offered.
What is unique about this conference?
Ever since I first attended this conference in 2017, this conference has been my favorite in-person conference of all time!
What I love the most about this conference is that they offer different cohorts. So, if you are a teacher who is brand new to acquisition driven instruction and comprehensible input, they have a cohort for beginner teachers. There are also intermediate, experienced, and a new trainers cohorts!!!
You are sure to walk out with a plethora of ideas and inspiration out of this gem of a conference!
What am I presenting at this conference?
La Maestra Loca and I will be doing a workshop together on Using Music to Infuse Joy!
I will also be doing a session in Spanish on cómo prevenir que la planeación de la enseñanza basada en la adquisición (ABE)… no te robe tu salud mental.
Practical & Comprehensible (FREE Conference)
Who is it for? World language teachers looking for WL teaching ideas that are practical and comprehensible. This conference truly lives up to its name.
When is it? The conference is FREE during July 19-21st. Each day’s presentations are live for 24 hours and then expire. After expiration, if you wish to continue watching, you can upgrade to an All-Access Pass or Launchpad.
What is the format of this conference? This conference is a live, virtual conference with access to recordings if you can’t catch the live sessions.
What is unique about this conference? This summit was created to help you make proficiency through CI sustainable by unlocking the joy, inclusivity + rejuvenation that proficiency brings to both students and teachers. All with practical ideas you can use right away.
What am I presenting at this conference?
You’ll see me speak on two topics that are so important to me.
- A brand new session on Social Emotional Learning
- A cash course on using Music in Your CI Classroom
Growing with Proficiency Academy THE COURSE + Summer Conference + MAP IT!
Who is it for? World language teachers looking to be inspired, reboot, and recharge with everything comprehensible input teaching.
When is it? The MAP IT! series is on demand & the conference will take place on Friday, July 22nd – Saturday, July 23rd.
What is the format of this conference? This is an on-demand video series plus conference that is live & virtual. If you sign up for Map It! (it is free!) you will receive an email later on with details to attend the conference portion (there is a fee for the conference portion).
What is unique about this conference? This will be a focused conference to get you the tools you will need for the upcoming school year. It will focus on creating community, compelling and comprehensible input lessons, experiences to support output and engagement, plus data and feedback!
I am so honored to be presenting next to:
- Abelardo Almazán-Vázquez
- Enid López
- Jon Cowart
- Florencia Henshaw
- Maris Hawkins
2022 NFLC Virtual Summit Powered by PEARLL (FREE)
Who is it for? World language teachers who wish to learn more about the TELL domiains when it comes to their teaching.
When is it? The conference is FREE and it takes place on June 27th & 28th .
What is the format of this conference? This conference is an on-demand virtual conference with live featured presentations by Florencia Henshaw & Heather Sweetser.
What is unique about this conference? Teachers select from a variety of recorded presentations that focus on the TELL Domains of Planning, Learning Experience, Performance and Feedback and Environment.
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Finally, if you have found this blog post helpful, please help me spread the word about all of these fantastic summer opportunities and conferences with your colleagues and friends!
Most importantly, it is an honor to be able to serve with simple & curating information.
P.S. Did you miss this post:
AP Spanish Simulated Conversation FRQ – Glow and Grow Self-Evaluation Tool for Students
Another conference for WL teachers: NNELL’s Virtual Summer Summit 2022
https://nnell.org/summer-summit-2022/
Who is it for?
K-8 early language teachers and anyone who believes that every child should have the opportunity to learn another language
When is it? July 25-26, 2022
What is the format of this conference?
Live virtual format with access to recordings on the members’ website.
What is unique about this conference?
NNELL’s mission is to foster a network that empower educators to advocate for and support early language teaching and learning. This year’s theme is “Proficiency: It Starts With Us”.
The $50 registration fee includes a one year membership to NNELL until Aug. 31, 2023
Check out the program: https://tinyurl.com/2p8jdzyb
Register @nnell.org